Assertion (A) : There is no actual loss to the party on breach of contract, even nominal compensation…
Even where a breach causes no actual loss, the injured party may recover nominal damages because violation of the legal right must itself be recognised; this rests on the…
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Assertion (A) : There is no actual loss to the party on breach of contract, even nominal compensation will be paid.
Reason (R) : There is a right, there should be remedy.
Answer and explanation
Correct answer C
Even where a breach causes no actual loss, the injured party may recover nominal damages because violation of the legal right must itself be recognised; this rests on the principle that where there is a right there must be a remedy, so "(A) and (R) both right and (R) is right explanation of (A)".
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